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Habitat Construction recently opened their new
offices in The Galleria area, offering a one-stop shop for
design-build projects. If you have plans in the near future
for a commercial or residential project, visit Habitat
Construction at 4743 Merwin St., Houston, TX 77027.
www.builtbyhabitat.com

ON OUR RADAR

OliverMcMillan, the real estate development firm known for creating artistic,
enduring, city-street-oriented destinations, revealed the latest chic boutiques and
restaurants joining the highly anticipated River Oaks District: Stella
McCartney, Van Cleef & Arpels, Vince, Vilebrequin, Alice + Olivia, Planet Blue,
St. Nicola, Davidoff of Geneva and Steak 44.www.riveroaksdistrict.com

Uchi launched a special
vegetarian menu (available every third Tuesday
of the month) celebrating
vegetables with an array
of vegetarian options,
from small nigiri pieces (a
vegetable piece with rice)
to innovative specials sure
to entice your taste buds.
www.uchirestaurants.com
The iconic Post Oak Boulevard is transforming into one of the more premier
boulevards in the country. This project will include a 136-foot wide boulevard, two
bus lanes and seven rows of custom-grown live oak trees that will create a dappled
canopy for pedestrians. This will improve mobility, access and public space in
Uptown to create a public realm. www.postoakcentral.com

Republic Smokehouse and Saloon Pitmaster Cedric Williams
recently added new seasonal items to their menu including: fried cheese
curds, buffalo fried shrimp, Republic brisket chili, blackened Gulf redfish
and baby back ribs to name a few. Williams was inspired by the
upcoming football season, tailgating and viewing parties. Stop by to
check out all 11 new items plus new libations. www.republicsaloon.com

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Lee Ehmke, who has left his
imprint on zoos internationally
as the president of WAZA
(World Association of Zoos and
Aquariums), has been hired as
the President and CEO of the
Houston Zoo. Already one of
Houston’s most visited and cherished cultural attractions, the zoo
continues to be a leading zoological center for conservation,
education and cultural experiences with Ehmke at the helm.
www.houstonzoo.org